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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Four People Crucified At Calvary – An Easter Message (For Good Friday Maybe) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 28, 2023
     | 3,717 views

    What is Calvary all about? It is about the spotless, righteous Son of God becoming Man, and at the appropriate time, laying down His own life to bring salvation to all those who will believe, and clothing them in His very own righteousness. We look at 4 crucifixions at Calvary. Living sacrifices.

    FOUR PEOPLE CRUCIFIED AT CALVARY – AN EASTER MESSAGE (for Good Friday Maybe) Throughout the world, in nearly every Easter message, you will hear the words Calvary and crucified. You will probably also hear the words “cross, Jesus of Nazareth, thieves, Pilate, resurrection,” and several others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lot – Part 6 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 19 Lot’s Reprobate And Fallen Corrupt Nature - Incest Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2022
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     | 2,189 views

    One of the most difficult passages in the bible - Lot and his daughters commit incest, and Lot is drunk. All horrible sensuality on display. Then I look at why the New Testament calls Lot righteous, which thing I can not see, but the opposite I do see.

    LOT – PART 6 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 19 LOT’S REPROBATE AND FALLEN CORRUPT NATURE - INCEST THE INCESTUOUS ACCOUNT – GENESIS 19 VERSES 30 - 38 This is the last message in the series on Lot. In a number of ways doing the life of Lot is instructive, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Confirming The Call

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,155 views

    Spiritual maturity does not automatically happen, Christians confirm the call by living God's holy word. Please read this sermon and pray through the passages to learn the steps in become more mature in one's faith.

    CONFIRMING THE CALL 2 Peter 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “One night, a mother fixed a special meal for her family: turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, and apple pie for dessert. It was everyone’s favorite meal, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Goal Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 3,905 views

    Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    (1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    Our pursuit for our spiritual growth calls for cooperation with God, commitment to grow and constancy in the process of growth.

    We live in an instant world. We have instant noodles and instant coffee. Whenever we needed something, we can now have it delivered. We want to have what we want right here right now. That instant mentality is carried over even in our Christian life. We want instant growth. We want instant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 22, 2019
     | 5,751 views

    Loving God with all our heart

    “Finding God” Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Attaining Your Goals Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    How do you get where you want to be? Naturally we try hard and try to be motivated - and hope God approves of us. In reality we need to trust in the Holy Spirit instead of our own abilities.

    What if you had to climb a really steep trail - and somebody came along and said, "here, use my brand new 2004 Dodge RAM SRT-10 with its 500 horsepower engine capable of 525 pound feet of torque - able to reach 60 miles an hour in 5 seconds and tear up that mountain trail!" So you say "thanks" ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    Pursuing the goal with Paul

    LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Down And Save Yourself

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit Power Part 1

    Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 39,374 views

    We have a new master in us--the Holy Spirit--that actually desires the things that are right and good.

    It’s been another great week for me just studying the Word of God, and one of the things I love about the Bible is I, personally, tend to get distracted. I tend to get off course in life. You’re doing really well, and suddenly, you just start heading another direction. That’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,793 views

    Christians must grow in faithfulness through the virtues found in Scripture

    INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series entitled Grow In Grace, a study of 2 Peter. › Big Idea of the Series: The body of Christ, the church, must be diligent in recognizing false teachers and doctrine while trusting the Scriptures and recognizing true ministers of the Word. • By learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emphasize the importance of continually growing and building upon our faith, as outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-7, and the spiritual benefits that come from this growth.

    Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to gather together this morning to dig into God's Word? Today, we'll be exploring a foundational passage from 2 Peter 1:5-7 that speaks to us about the importance and necessity of building upon our faith, the benefits we reap when we do so, and the ...read more

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    "Follow Him"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,507 views

    We have made discipleship into what we endeavor to become for Christ rather than what Christ endeavors to make us for Himself. This sermon should challenge each hearer to follow Jesus and let Him make them into what He wants them to be.

    We live in a world of the “self-made” and the “self-proclaimed”. We ring this mind set into our Christianity. We make discipleship into what we endeavor to become for Christ rather than what Christ endeavors to make us for Himself. In our efforts to believe, belong and become we spend for to much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,590 views

    Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

    “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational